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TRM Labs Hits Unicorn Status With $1B Valuation as $MAXI Explodes
Quick Facts: ➡️ TRM Labs achieving a $1B valuation signals institutional readiness to enter the crypto market, reducing systemic risk perception. ➡️ Improved compliance infrastructure historically correlates with increased capital flows into risk-on assets and high-beta tokens. ➡️ Maxi Doge ($MAXI) ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 4
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Democratic lawmakers urge Trump to drop vehicle fuel economy rollback proposal
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A group of 80 Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to abandon a proposal to slash fuel economy standards that former President Joe Biden had finalized in 2024.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in December proposed...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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AbbVie forecasts 2026 profit above estimates on strong sales of newer immunology drugs
Feb 4 (Reuters) - AbbVie ABBV.N forecast 2026 profit above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday after posting a fourth-quarter results beat, fueled by strong demand for newer immunology drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq and a smaller-than-expected decline in sales of its older medicine Humira.The drugmaker has...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Jacobs Selected By Gulf Coast Protection District To Lead Engineering Design For Coastal Storm Surge Barrier Along Texas Gulf Coast
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Jacobs Solutions Inc J.N:JACOBS: SELECTED BY GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT TO LEAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR COASTAL STORM SURGE BARRIER ALONG TEXAS GULF COASTReuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
US STOCKS-S&P, Dow futures tick up as Lilly, Super Micro earnings cushion software jitters
Futures: Dow up 0.4%, S&P 500 up 0.3%, Nasdaq up 0.1%Advanced Micro Devices down on dip in quarterly revenue forecastSMCI jumps after raising annual revenue forecast Eli Lilly gains on forecasting 2026 profit above estimatesBy Pranav Kashyap and Twesha Dikshit Feb 4 (Reuters) - S&P 500 an...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Silicon Labs Says If Deal With Texas Instruments Is Terminated, Co Will Pay Fee Of $259 Mln
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Silicon Laboratories Inc SLAB.O:SILICON LABS - IF DEAL IS TERMINATED UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, CO TO PAY FEE OF $259 MILLION TO TEXAS INSTRUMENTSSILICON LABS - IF DEAL IS TERMINATED UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TO PAY CO FEE OF $499 MILLIONSource text: [ID:n000119312...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Equifax projects 2026 profit above estimates after quarterly results beat
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Credit bureau Equifax EFX.N forecast annual profit above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, after topping fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates on strong growth in its mortgage segment.Lenders are beginning to see a pickup in loan demand after a prolonged slowdown due t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks recover after Anthropic blow to software investors; gold glitters
Global shares recover, software stocks hit by AI-led disruptionPrecious metals bounce back after routOil rises, focus on US/Iran tensionsBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Wednesday, recovering from earlier lows, as a selloff in software stocks lost some intensity, w...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Early Jeffrey Epstein ties to Coinbase bring back XRP delisting, SEC scrutiny questions
Coinbase delisted Ripple’s token just two weeks after the SEC filed a case against the issuer. However, according to social media chatter, Jeffrey Epstein could have pushed the exchange to let go of XRP. In the documents released by the US Justice Department last Friday, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had financial ties to Coinbase. Epstein […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
Olympics-Ice hockey-Under pressure, Santagiulia's final rush to prepare for first game
Santagiulia arena construction completed, finishing touches underwayPlayers, including Auvitu, unfazed by ice quality concernsNHL players return to Olympics, increasing event spotlightBy Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The buzz of works whirred through the Santagiulia arena the day bef...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Russia says uranium proposal for Iran is still on the table
MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that a proposal to remove uranium from Iran as part of a deal to ease U.S. concerns was still on the table, but that it was for Tehran to decide whether or not to remove it.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains as renewed US-Iran tensions fuel safe-haven bid
Gold up over 17% so far in 2026Silver up about 25% this yearADP private payroll data due later in the dayBy Noel John Feb 4 (Reuters) - Gold rose further on Wednesday after logging its biggest daily gain in 17 years in the previous session, as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset amid fresh ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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DIARY-Political and General News Events from February 4
Feb 4 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY ----------------------------------------------------...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Forex
NZD/USD: Improving labor market conditions – BBH
The report from Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) highlights that NZD/USD is trading heavy around 0.6000, with New Zealand's Q4 labor market data showing an improving job market. Employment increased more than expected, although the unemployment rate rose slightly.
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Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-EU carmakers face 'scary' China export acceleration
STOXX 600 up 0.5%, FTSE hits recordSoftware stocks struggle, telcos upNovo plunges after shock forecastNasdaq futures little changedWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
Syrian Petroleum signs oil, gas exploration agreement with Chevron, Qatar's Power International
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Syrian Petroleum Company signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. oil major Chevron CVX.N, and Qatari-based Power International Holding for oil and gas exploration in Syrian territorial waters, state-run Ekhbariya news said.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Verastem Oncology: Prelim Q4/2025 Rev And Business Updates; 2026 Priorities For Novel RAS/MAPK Pathway-Driven Cancer Portfolio
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Verastem Inc VSTM.O:VERASTEM ONCOLOGY PROVIDES PRELIMINARY FOURTH QUARTER AND 2025 REVENUE AND BUSINESS UPDATES AND OUTLINES 2026 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR NOVEL PORTFOLIO TARGETING RAS/MAPK PATHWAY-DRIVEN CANCERSVERASTEM INC - EXPECTS CASH RUNWAY INTO FIRST HALF OF 2027VERASTEM - E...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to begin full‑capacity tests in February, top executive says
LAGOS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Dangote Refinery will begin performance test runs at its full nameplate 650,000 barrels per day capacity in February after completing planned maintenance, a top executive at the plant said at a press conference on Wednesday.Reuters
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